DU established and implemented a formal “Policy Management System” (PMS) in November 2010. The PMS is concerned with identification of areas for which policies are required, the formulation of policies, laying down the relevant procedures and guidelines, proper implementation of the policy and its periodic review.

Over a period of time, DU has developed and implemented a number of policies, covering various aspects of its academic and administrative operations and also as per the requirements of MoHE and/or OAAA. As of now, DU has a comprehensive set of 36 policies, which are divided into four major categories – (1) Academic Policies, (2) Administrative Policies, (3) Research and Consultancy Policies and (4) HR Policies.